Highest-paying cities for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
San Diego, CA leads at $82,350 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $82,350 | $68,160–$140,420 |
| Denver, CO | $70,280 | $49,630–$141,040 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 | $59,610–$73,700 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,910 | $59,090–$74,710 |
| Houston, TX | $59,630 | $46,260–$101,780 |
| Reno, NV | $58,920 | $49,430–$72,800 |
| New York, NY | $57,150 | $53,620–$71,850 |
| Tampa, FL | $56,780 | $46,960–$64,090 |
| Tulsa, OK | $53,590 | $42,930–$84,080 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,990 | $47,870–$58,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,080 | $47,380–$64,550 |
| Portland, OR | $50,160 | $49,680–$75,120 |
| College Station, TX | $49,740 | $34,710–$51,230 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,280 | $39,300–$62,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,920 | $39,830–$58,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,710 | $43,720–$81,460 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $47,510 | $41,650–$51,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $46,410 | $38,070–$64,420 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,440 | $36,430–$50,310 |
| Waco, TX | $41,310 | $38,930–$45,180 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,050 | $31,170–$43,970 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.